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'''Speak with plants''' empowers the caster with the ability to communicate with living [[Plant|plants]] of any level of [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]].  By means of the spell, the caster's able to ask questions, recieve knowledge and — if the plant has self-awareness, convey a sense of mutual trust.
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'''Speak with plants''' is a spell that grants the caster the capability to engage in communication with living [[Plant|plants]], regardless of their level of [[Intelligence (ability stat)|intelligence]].  Through this enchantment, the caster can pose inquiries, acquire information and, in the case of plants possessing self-awareness, establish a sense of mutual trust.
  
 
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| name = Speak with Plants
 
| name = Speak with Plants
 
| range = self
 
| range = self
| duration = 10 rounds per level
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| duration = 10 [[Combat Round|rounds]] per [[Experience Level|level]]
 
| area of effect = 30 ft. circle
 
| area of effect = 30 ft. circle
 
| casting time = 2 rounds
 
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The caster may only learn what the plant knows — which may be very little, depending on the plant's location, height, age and ability to see beyond the direct foliage that is it's habitat.  The plant cannot volunteer information, but will provide honest, generous answers to general questions.  Moving plants will know more than rooted ones, and intelligent plants will know more than unintelligent.
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The caster is limited to the information possessed by the plant itself.  The extent of this knowledge can vary greatly depending on factors such as the plant's location, height, age (tall things can see farther) and its ability to perceive beyond its immediate surroundings within its habitat.  The plant cannot spontaneously offer information; however, it readily provides truthful and comprehensive responses to general inquiries.
  
If asked to perform a service, such as to separate its branches to allow passage, to stoop and help the caster climb, or to carry the caster for a distance enabled by the spell's duration — along with other possible favours — the plant will do so.  However, the plant won't risk itself, or go anywhere obviously dangerous without incentive, or fight for the character.  It's possible that over a period of time, the caster could build a give-and-take relationship with a specific plant, so that the latter becomes one of the character's followers.
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Mobile or moving plants tend to possess more knowledge compared to rooted ones, while intelligent plants have a greater wealth of information than their less sentient counterparts.
  
[[Category: Clerical Spells]][[Category: Druidical Spells]][[Category: Don't Review until 2023]]
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== Asking Favours ==
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The spell also affords the caster the ability to request services from the plant. For instance, the caster can ask the plant to perform tasks like parting its branches to create a path for passage, bending down to assist the caster in climbing, or carrying the caster for a distance equivalent to the spell's duration.  Other potential services might be negotiated.  However, the plant won't willingly endanger itself, venture into obviously perilous situations without suitable incentive, or engage in combat on behalf of the caster.
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Over time, with continued interaction and rapport-building, it is possible for the caster to establish a trusting relationship with a plant. In some cases, this connection may evolve to the point where the plant becomes a dependable [[Follower|follower]], offering its services and cooperation in various situations.
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See [[Plant Life (sage field)]]
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[[Category: Clerical Spells]][[Category: Druidical Spells]][[Category: Reviewed]]

Latest revision as of 17:37, 5 October 2023

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Speak with plants is a spell that grants the caster the capability to engage in communication with living plants, regardless of their level of intelligence. Through this enchantment, the caster can pose inquiries, acquire information and, in the case of plants possessing self-awareness, establish a sense of mutual trust.

Speak with Plants
Range self
Duration 10 rounds per level
Area of Effect 30 ft. circle
Casting Time 2 rounds
Saving Throw none
Level cleric (4th); druid (4th)

The caster is limited to the information possessed by the plant itself. The extent of this knowledge can vary greatly depending on factors such as the plant's location, height, age (tall things can see farther) and its ability to perceive beyond its immediate surroundings within its habitat. The plant cannot spontaneously offer information; however, it readily provides truthful and comprehensive responses to general inquiries.

Mobile or moving plants tend to possess more knowledge compared to rooted ones, while intelligent plants have a greater wealth of information than their less sentient counterparts.

Asking Favours

The spell also affords the caster the ability to request services from the plant. For instance, the caster can ask the plant to perform tasks like parting its branches to create a path for passage, bending down to assist the caster in climbing, or carrying the caster for a distance equivalent to the spell's duration. Other potential services might be negotiated. However, the plant won't willingly endanger itself, venture into obviously perilous situations without suitable incentive, or engage in combat on behalf of the caster.

Over time, with continued interaction and rapport-building, it is possible for the caster to establish a trusting relationship with a plant. In some cases, this connection may evolve to the point where the plant becomes a dependable follower, offering its services and cooperation in various situations.


See Plant Life (sage field)